Private Old Dubai Walking Tour: Forts, Souks, and Boats

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Journey with us on this private two-hour walking tour to explore the city as you have never seen it. We will guide you through the middle east markets, traditional houses, and historic by lanes of the old city. You will go back in time to see what life was like on the sleepy banks of a pearling and fishing village. The tour includes a visit to a Fort, a boat ride across the creek, and visits to the famous textile, spice and gold souks (markets).

Along the way, you will hear the story of the men and women who transformed this regional trading outpost into the global juggernaut that it is today. Elements of Emirati culture will be seen up-close as we explained the nuanced ways that the traditions still thrive.

Far away from the glass skyscrapers of modern Dubai, this tour will introduce you to the real, and fascinating, heart and soul of the town. You simply cannot miss this side of Dubai!

What's Included

Local Resident Certified Professional Guides (Some of who are award winning)
Private Abra (Wooden Boat) Ride Across Dubai Creek
An Authentic Way to Experience the Middle East
Coffee and/or Tea
Most in-depth personalized interactions
Gratuity

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Fahidi, Dubai

Meet outside Restaurant- Arabian Tea House

End point
Dubai Gold Souk

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

    Featuring heritages homes transformed into cafes, museums, art galleries and hotels - a close look at Dubai's first settlement

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort (Pass by)

    Dubai Museum is currently closed for renovation. We will understand the museum, the wall of Old Dubai and the Al Fahidi Fort from the outside.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hindi Lane

    A hidden gem in Old Dubai - a tucked in temple lane

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Textile Souk

    Discover fabrics and swatches initially forming the core of the trade in the middle east - there is always time for shopping! Cashmere, anyone!

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Dubai Creek

    This boat ride is the most fun way to arrive at the Spice and the Gold Souq on our tours

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Dubai Gold Souk

    Go Big or Go Home is the motto of our expansive Gold Souq in Dubai

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Dubai Spice Souk

    Here is where we learn about the kinds of spices, saffron and vanilla, be wowed by the range of teas and taste some dates and camel milk chocolates!

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Dubai By Foot

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Water Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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